The shelter, designed by Civil & Environmental Engineering students, will be located at Forney’s Point in the Don Williams Recreation Area when constructed. The proposed design will add a unique and exclusive area intended for social gatherings to an otherwise underutilized area in the park. In addition to the overlook pavilion, a new roadway and […]
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The natural amphitheater was designed and set in campground C of the Don Williams Recreation Area. The design incorporates the sloping topography of the location and uses native Iowan materials, such as natural stones and oak wood. The amphitheater stage is open with little to zero shade to provide natural lighting to the persons performing […]
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The iGreenCR program was developed in late 2011 as a coordinated strategy to promote and brand Cedar Rapids’ sustainability efforts under one program rather than separate departmental initiatives. Students conducted research to evaluate community awareness and willingness to embrace sustainability, as well as their current level of awareness of iGreenCR. A sustainability plan was then […]
The IISC and Arts Share developed a low-cost public art project for a student in the MFA program. The project used recycled materials to create a sculpture that pays homage to an important member of the Mississippi River Valley’s ecosystem, the bald eagle. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa […]
The goal of this project was for senior engineering students to provide structural reviews, specifications, and recommendations for developing a community garden on the parking garage site. The project created a report, structural analysis and designs for rooftop garden, and a poster. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative […]
The Don Williams Lake Spillway Fish Barrier Project will help to maximize stocking efforts by retaining stocked fish, preventing invasive species from migrating into the lake, and improve overall lake quality. This project, completed by University of Iowa students, will make Don Williams Lake a more attractive destination for fishing and recreation, bringing in more […]
The City of Iowa City requested that students in the Entrepreneurial Management Institutes’ Business Consulting Course research what young professionals are looking for in a place to live, create messages that the City and ICAD could use to market the ways in which Iowa City fulfills these criteria, and research the strategies and platforms that […]
Students surveyed best practices of community riverfront redevelopment efforts similar to what was being looked at for the redevelopment of the section of the Mississippi River in Muscatine. The students solicited community input to identify the best uses for the land, ultimately producing a plan for the riverfront. Read the final student report delivered to […]
Students studied factors that affect a household’s locational choice and developed seven recommendations for the City of Dubuque to fulfill its vision of creating a choice of livable neighborhoods and opportunities would attract and retain households, especially young professionals and families. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for […]
Students studied over 40 indicator systems and 1200 potential indicators, and narrowed it down to 60 indicators specifically for the City of Dubuque and its 11 principles through discussion with city staff, public engagement, and analysis of comparable cities. The students developed a score card for each indicator to be used by officials. Read the […]
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